New People // New Ways

Ep. 5 with Michael Moynagh

In this episode, Piper and Michael interview Rev. Dr. Mike Moynagh. Moynagh has been on the forefront of missional innovation throughout his career as a minister and scholar within the Church of England. His expertise in practical theology and contextual ministry played a vital part in shaping the Fresh Expressions movement as we know it. Michael is an associate tutor at Wycliffe Hall, a Church of England training college at Oxford University, and is the author of nearly 20 books.
We discuss the theology of Fresh Expressions and explore simple ways of growing spiritual community outside the doors of the church.
Read Michael and Mike book here: https://freshexpressions.com/product/21st-century-christian-following-jesus-where-life-happens
You can learn more about Fresh Expressions UK here: https://freshexpressions.org.uk/
 
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
 
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
 
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

Ep. 4 with Leonard Sweet

We are joined by Rev. Dr. Leonard Sweet for Episode 4. Sweet is a world-renowned preacher, teacher, historical theologian, and theo-semiotician. He is a prolific author and professor to doctoral students at four different institutions including Drew University and George Fox University. He is an expert in preaching, evangelism, and ecclesiology, best known for his interests in church history, semiotics, and the future mission of the church.
In this episode, we discuss his spiritual journey from pastor’s kid to atheist to follower of Jesus, “doing church” vs “being church,” and the power of understanding one’s cultural context in ministry.
 
Find Len here:
Website - https://leonardsweet.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/lensweet
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lensweet
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnMTwBtYo-saUcc4rXeF9GQ
 
 
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
 
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
 
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

Ep. 3 with Graham Cray

In this episode, we are joined by Bishop Graham Cray. He is a retired bishop in the Church of England and was the Archbishops' Missioner and Team Leader of Fresh Expressions from 2009 to 2014. Through his leadership, Fresh Expressions grew from an initiative within the Church of England and the British Methodist Church into a movement that is found all over the world. He is the author of over twenty books and publications.
During the interview, we discuss the history of the Fresh Expressions movement and its origins in the Church of England and dive into the importance of the call to proclaim the Gospel “afresh in each generation.”
You can learn more about Fresh Expressions UK here: https://freshexpressions.org.uk/
 
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSFl6FhtWIA&t=1489s
 
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
 
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
 
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

Ep. 2 with Rai Jackson

Our guest this week is Raimon “Rai” Jackson. Rai chats with us about the importance of art and music for spiritual exploration and expressions and how he builds spaces of spirit growth and creativity for those who desire authenticity, connection, and genuine community.
Rai is a Spiritual Entrepreneur with a passion for Jesus and people. His daily work includes pastor, innovator, spiritual life coach, motivator, public speaker, social justice facilitator, and a creative artist. He is a pioneer in crossing traditional barriers including work in multi-ethnic, multi-economical, multi-generational and cross denominational arenas.
 
Find Rai here:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/iamraijackson/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iamraijackson/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/iamraijackson
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@iamraijackson
https://www.encounterthewell.org
 
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6URZQWbwJk
 
About New People // New Ways:
What does a distinctly Wesleyan, Spirit-led movement that reaches people neglected by the church look like? Join the Fresh Expressions Florida team as they explore missional mischief-making with everyday people who are cultivating Christian communities of love and grace that serve those outside the typical church.
 
Hosted by Michael Adam Beck and Piper Ramsey-Sumner, New People // New Ways is a show in partnership with Fresh Expressions Florida of the Florida United Methodist Church and Fresh Expressions UM from Path 1 at UMC Discipleship Ministries. Tune in if you desire to reach new people in new places and through new ways!
 
Fresh Expressions FL: https://www.freshexpressionsfl.org/
Fresh Expressions UM: https://tinyurl.com/yubeu2r4
 
Fresh Expressions FL Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshexpressionsfl/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FExpressionsFL

Ep. 1 with Bishop Ken Carter

In this episode, we are joined by Bishop Ken Carter who has been a pivotal voice of support, encouragement, and empowerment for the Fresh Expressions movement in Florida and beyond. We discuss his vision of the future of the Church and how fresh expressions of church play a part.
About our guest:
Kenneth H. Carter is the Resident Bishop of the Florida and Western North Carolina Conferences of the United Methodist Church. This is his tenth and final year serving as resident bishop in Florida. At the beginning of 2023, he will begin full-time as bishop in Western North Carolina, where he has served since 2021.
Bishop Carter gives pastoral and administrative leadership to nearly 2,000 congregations, fresh expressions of church, campus ministries and outreach initiatives. He has played a vital role in many councils, boards, and commissions within the denomination and has published over 18 books, including two books about Fresh Expressions, co-authored with Rev. Audrey Warren.
He earned degrees from Columbus College, Duke Divinity School, the University of Virginia, and Princeton Theological Seminary.
Bishop Carter and his wife Pam have been married for more than 40 years. Pam has served as an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church, most recently in disaster recovery. Together they have two daughters and two granddaughters.
 
Episode available on all podcast platforms and YouTube.